Spellbinders: Never Too Old

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Gears Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that I tend to be a clean + crisp kind of gal.  Those gears were calling to be on a project that is grungy….don’t you agree?  The gears have been inked up

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Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio Technique Talk Blog Hop!  Each project will feature a stamping technique, I can’t wait to hop around!  You should have arrived here from the awesome Elena Roussakis’ blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is the Pinkfresh Blog. There will be four Lucky Winners! 

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Spellbinders: Oceans of Joy

The wonderful folks at Spellbinders sent me the Die D-Lites Fishing Trip Etched Dies: Here’s how I was inspired: I combined them with the Nestabilities Standard Circles SM Etched Dies.  The fish have Distress Oxide inks that have been smooshed.  I backed them with black cardstock to define their shapes a bit. The sentiment is

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Reverse Confetti: You’re Fabulous

Hello and Happy Sunday!  I’m sharing a card that was inspired by my Reverse Confetti teamie Melissa: I inked up the Something Wonderful blooms with Zig Clean Color Markers on watercolor paper.    I layered two Pierced Round Top Layers.  The bottom panel had the blooms inked up with Stone.  A happy accident was that

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Hero Arts: Enjoy the Day

Hello and Happy Saturday!  We hope that you’ve been enjoying the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  Remember to leave comments along the way for a chance to win! Today I’m sharing a card that was designed with: Alphabet Soup + Make a Fountain I quickly watercolored some coffee in each of the mugs.  The latte

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Five + Release Day!

Welcome to Release Day!  This week we have been celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available TONIGHT at  6 pm eastern!!! Place an order* of $60 or more (excluding discounts and shipping) and you will receive SugarCut – Hello FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! *This Sweet Incentive promotion begins Friday, February 16th at 6PM EST. This promotion will not be

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Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Post 2 of 2 for today…click HERE for the SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release Day Four Hello and Welcome to the Hero Arts 2018 Catalog Blog Hop!  The new products have been shipping to retailers for a few weeks now but today is the day that everything is available in the Hero Arts Online Store! 

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Four!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Garden Topiary stamp set + coordinating SugarCut I went clean + simple with this one: I adore pairing

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SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release – Day Three!

This week we are celebrating the new SugarPea Designs Winter Product Release!  The goodies will be available at 6 pm eastern Friday, February 16th!  Please note that product links will not be active until release day/time. Today the team is featuring: Otterly Adorable stamp set + coordinating SugarCuts Large Striped CoverPlate Definitely one of my favorites from this

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June Release | Miss Ink Stamps

Hello Hello and Happy Saturday! Today is Miss ink Stamps’ June Release Day! Here’s how I was inspired: Today I’m featuring the NEW Let’s Ride set. The images have been stamped on watercolor paper and colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know that I

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Happy 4th | Miss Ink Stamps Sneaks

Hello Hello and Happy June! Today is Day 2 of the Miss Ink Stamps June Sneaks and Giveaways! I’m featuring the new Patriotic Bear and Bunny set. Here’s how I was inspired: Oh my goodness, it’s packed with cuteness. Make sure you check out the other Bear and Bunny set collection: I combined the following

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It’s Your Birthday | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Starting today, I’ll be up on the Doodlebugswa blog every Thursday! Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: I designed this especially for my stepson’s birthday. Masculine cards are a true challenge for me. So I fell back on food! We all love to eat. The images

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Merry Holidays | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #18

New month means a brand new challenge and sponsor over on the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge! We’re excited to announce Rubbernecker Stamps as our sponsor for the month of June: For the details about the challenge, please visit the challenge post HERE. Here’s how I was inspired: This month’s theme is: Masculine I’m featuring the

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Hello Friend | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… My Doodlebugswa schedule changes in June. I’ll be up on their blog every Thursday starting, June 1st. Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: Just say yes to all that stitching! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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Just Saying Hello | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. I’d love for you to pop over there for the details of my project. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Happy Sunday! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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Proud of You | Pretty Pink Posh

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: I knew I wanted to design a special high school graduation card for my niece. Her school colors are red, white & blue. I’m featuring the

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Craft, Coffee, Nap | Woodblock Wednesday

some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you. Edited to add the winner: I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Jennifer! I’ll be reaching out to you for your information. I’m excited to announce that I have a sponsor for June! Please note the the next Woodblock Wednesday is: I’m back with

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Celebrate | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… We’re traveling to a wedding next month and I designed this especially for the occasion. I used the following products from Doodlebugswa: The background has been ink blended with the following Distress Oxides: Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders over $35 and FREE shipping over $65.

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